(Adair, Iowa) The search for a new Superintendent of the AC/GC School District has been narrowed down to three candidates. The process began in Oct. 2021, when current Superintendent Dennis McClain submitted his resignation, effective at the end of the 2022 School Year. McClain has served as the shared district’s Superintendent since July 1st, 2019.

The search process to find his replacement began in Dec., 2021, with a stakeholder survey. It will conclude this coming week, with a formal interview of the three finalists: Brett Abbotts, Jeremy Christiansen, and Josh Rasmussen.

Rasmussen is currently the middle school principal in the Atlantic CSD. He previously served as an assistant principal in the Atlantic CSD, as well as the high school dean of students. He holds a master’s degree in K-12 administration from Iowa State University and a bachelor’s degree in business education from Buena Vista University.

Abbotts was previously an assistant principal, athletic director, and special education director in the AHSTW Schools. He is a doctoral student in educational administration at the University of Nebraska, along with a master’s degree and specialist degree in educational administration from Fort Hays State University and a master’s degree in special education from Morningside College.

Christiansen is the 5th-12th grade Principal in the Fremont-Mills CSD. He was previously an activities director and activity transportation coordinator in the Fremont CSD. Christiansen holds a master’s degree from the University of Nebraska-Kearney and a bachelor’s degree in physical education and health from Buena Vista University.

The new superintendent will begin serving both districts effective July 1, 2022.